Sun Sensitivity Due To Chemotherapy

Key points about sun sensitivity due to chemotherapy

• chemotherapy will make your child's skin more sensitive to the sun and more likely to burn more easily
• use sunscreen (SPF30 or more), a hat and clothing that covers the skin whenever your child is outside

How can chemotherapy affect my child's skin?

Chemotherapy makes the skin more sensitive to the sun and more likely to burn more easily.

What skin protection does my child need during cancer treatment?

Whenever your child is outside, they must use sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more, a hat and clothing that covers the skin.

You can find out more information and tips at the Cancer Society website.

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